Cytotechnologist Senior - Full Time - Day Shift - Jefferson

About the role

Independently performs routine and special procedures on patient specimens. Assists lab management with daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Microscopically screens slides containing cells from all body sites.
• Microscopically screens slides utilizing imager technology (25%).
• Prepares and processes specimens and assists with fine needle aspirates, as needed, following departmental policies and safety guidelines (20%).
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation (20%).
• Troubleshoots problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information (20%).
• Serves as a consultant to cytotechnologists and other health care providers as needed (5%).
• Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory (5%).
• Aids in training of other health care providers (5%).
• Assumes supervisory duties as assigned (5%).
• Communicates with management and co-workers concerning the needs of laboratory including supplies for efficient laboratory operations (5%).
• Oversees the development of procedure manual and reviews manual and assures that all staff review and sign all manuals (20%).
• Performs all other duties as assigned (10%).

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in ASCP eligible program CT(ASCP)
• 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in ASCP eligible program CT(ASCP) or eligible

Skills

• Microscopic screening skills
• Instrumentation operation and maintenance
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Consultative communication skills
• Training and supervision capabilities

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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